Enrollment
610
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lyndhurst, NJ
Lyndhurst Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lyndhurst Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340921003491
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyndhurst Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lyndhurst · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyndhurst Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyndhurst Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lyndhurst, NJ.
School address
District: Lyndhurst Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340921003491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lyndhurst Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lyndhurst Middle School
Lyndhurst Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, enrolling 610 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 17.5% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 610 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 560 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #288.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 407 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Lyndhurst Public School District also operates Lyndhurst High School (841 students) and Roosevelt School (295 students) alongside Lyndhurst Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lyndhurst Middle School compares
Lyndhurst Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 41% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,157
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.1%
Hispanic or Latino 43.0%
Asian 3.9%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Lyndhurst Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lyndhurst Public School District, which includes Lyndhurst Middle School.
$22,157
Per student
-11%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.6%
State 24.1%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lyndhurst Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyndhurst Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~610 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lyndhurst Middle School
How many students attend Lyndhurst Middle School?
Lyndhurst Middle School has 610 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lyndhurst, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyndhurst Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyndhurst Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lyndhurst Middle School?
17.5% of students at Lyndhurst Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyndhurst Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lyndhurst Middle School is White at 46.1% of enrollment, in Lyndhurst, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyndhurst Middle School?
Lyndhurst Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lyndhurst Middle School rank among public schools in Lyndhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyndhurst Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lyndhurst, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lyndhurst on the city page.
Is Lyndhurst Middle School a good school?
Lyndhurst Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lyndhurst Public School District?
Besides Lyndhurst Middle School, Lyndhurst Public School District also operates Lyndhurst High School (841 students), Roosevelt School (295 students), and Jefferson School (256 students). See the Lyndhurst Public School District district page for the complete list.
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